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Wines from France

From the hills of Bordeaux to the vineyards of Burgundy — the country that taught the world to drink wine.

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Terroir, classification, patience

This section brings together the great wine regions and appellations of France — Bordeaux, Bourgogne, Champagne, Côtes du Rhône, Loire, Alsace, Provence and Languedoc.

Each sheet will bring terroir, dominant strains, classifications (AOC, Premier Cru, Grand Cru), major vintages and reference domaines.

Start with the most famous denomination — Champagne — or explore the alphabetical index.

Taça de champagne dourado

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Champagne

The only region in the world authorized to use the name Champagne, this appellation east of Paris produces, using the traditional method, the most famous sparkling wine in history.

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